Divorce or Annulment?

[Ban Hammer 12,845]

I need some quick advice. I think that he is back and staying with what used to be my friends. I have a feeling that his is going to try and move back in while I'm at work. I have changed the locks - the house is in my name. What do I do? I have two daughers that will be going to the home after school. Help? What kind of rights do I have?

check the state laws on whether he's even got a right to be there. if he's moved out, he may not have any right to be there if the state laws cite a specific amount of time for him to have lost rights to live there.

i'd also suggest letting neighbors know to keep an eye on things and to call the police if he shows up. might be a good idea to also get a home security system too.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Just as you don't think it would be right for him to remove you from "your home", I think it works the other way as well. He has a right to live there until the courts decide who gets what.

[Aloe 10]

I know it is not the easiest thing to do but can you find somewhere else for your daughters to go after school until you have all of this sorted out?

[a-jeanne 2]

I have them going to a daycare now. Thanks for that. I know that he has a right - I think - to be at the house too, but if the locks are changed and the house is in my name and he breaks in - then what?

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Is there a mortgage on the house? I don't recall what state you live in, but in many states, if a person has resided in a place for more than 90 days, it is considered his/her residence, regardless of whose name is on the deed. In fact, there are many couples that are happily married, where the deed is only in one name (many times this is due to old law such as curtsey and dower that protect the other's interest anyway). If he broke in, he could opine that you had no business locking him out.

I have them going to a daycare now. Thanks for that. I know that he has a right - I think - to be at the house too, but if the locks are changed and the house is in my name and he breaks in - then what?

Edited April 29, 2009 by diadromous mermaid